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The oak tree in September
There is a lot of rustling sounds coming from the oak tree at the moment from, I suspect, squirrels beginning to munch on the acorns. There is debris from their actions covering the ground underneath the tree, even on top of gravestones. The galls are still prolific, with some turning brown as the grubs inside develop. …
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The Window View in August
The view past the churchyard boundary is almost hidden. This corner of the churchyard becomes very shaded at this time of year.
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Today’s monsoon-like weather. We’d come in just in time, but he chose to run back out to really experience it – briefly! Image of the Week #149
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The oak tree in August
The oak tree is looking very dark on this cloudy and gloomy (summer’s!) day. The acorns are growing but some are looking very odd. A quick search on google and it would appear that the misshapen acorns are a type of gall, called the ‘Acorn Knopper Gall’. A small wasp lays it’s eggs into the acorn and as the…
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Someone is enjoying the doorstep posies! Image of the Week #147
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The Window View in July
Lush and dark on a cloudy day with the trees in full leaf. Previous ‘Window Views’ here
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The oak tree in July
The Oak tree in July is deep green with big waxy leaves. Any slight breeze catches the leaves making the branches sway. And look… tiny baby acorns! Joining in with Loose and Leafy’s ‘Tree Following’ Previous ‘Tree Following’ posts here
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The Window View in June
Everything luscious and green. January, February, March, April and May’s window view here
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Roses in the churchyard. Image of the Week #141
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The oak tree in June
Leaves vivid green against the blue sky, fluttering in the breeze. The elder at the base of the oak tree is in flower (signaling the start of elderflower cordial making time!). Joining in with Loose and Leafy’s ‘Tree Following’ project. Previous Tree Following posts here
